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Publisher's Summary

When Ann Rutherford's husband dumps her for the bimbo in his office, unfairly leaving her without a home or a job, she reluctantly joins forces with Rhonda DelMonte to convert Rhonda's Florida seaside estate into the small upscale hotel it once was. Ann, quiet and reserved, is no match for brash, bossy Rhonda, who left the family's New Jersey butcher business after she won the Florida lottery. Amid their struggles to succeed, "The Sins of the Children", a soap opera, films a number of episodes at the hotel and things get complicated in unexpected ways when Ann falls for Vaughn Sanders, the star of the show.

A place I'd like to visit!

Any additional comments?

Breakfast at the Beach House Hotel is a light contemporary romance story about a divorced middle aged woman down on her luck and needing to start over. The story provides the struggles of starting a business and dating as a new single. Like I mentioned, this is a light story meaning feelings are discussed and there are moments when you're swept in emotionally but most of the time you're just an observer in this story. For me, today, while dealing with the the impending death of a loved one, this book was perfect; kind of like a Hallmark movie.

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I am totally enjoying this series! I read the book first and enjoyed itso much I then purchased the audio. Rhonda and Ann met throughtheir daughters. They have such different personalities but havebecome best friends. That friendship will serve them well as they start their hotel business together. They have no easy time as they starttheir business, but they never give up and always stay determined.I love the strength the two women show. There were twist and turns,but through all the relationships between mothers and daughter,exes, and new loves it made for a delightful book. The narratordid an excellent job with the characters in the book. Looking forwardto many more books from the author Judith Keim.

Great Story

great narrator!

Narration was really good, she did wonderful with all the different voices. I feel like the author could have developed the characters visually a little bit more, I still don't feel I know what they look like. overall easy listen and kept my interest.